Neuroanatomy spinal tracts Flashcards

1
Q

in the DCML pathway, what is the 1st order neurone for spinal levels above T6

A

fasciculus cuneatus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

in the DCML pathway, what is the 1st order neurone for spinal levels below T6

A

fasciculus gracilis

sits medially to fasciculus cuneatus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

where does the DCML pathway decussate

A

within the MEDULLA oblongata, at the nucleus cuneatus or gracilis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

where is the synapse between 2nd and 3rd order neurones in the DCML pathway

A

the thalamus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

where do the 3rd order neurones travel in the DCML pathway

A

from the thalamus –> the primary sensory cortex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

where do the 1st and 2nd order neurones synapse in the DCML

A

the nucleus gracilis and fasciculus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is the function of the anterior spinothalamic tract

A

crude touch and pressure

Anterior, AJ, touch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what is the function of the lateral spinothalamic tract

A

pain and temperature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

where do the 1st and 2nd order neurones synapse in the spinothalamic tract

A

synapse at the tip of the dorsal horn at the SUBSTANTIA GELATINOSA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

where does the spinothalamic tract decussate

A

the ventral white commissure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

where do 2nd and 3rd order neurones synapse in spinothalamic tract

A

THALAMUS - ventral posterior nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

where do the 3rd order neurones travel in the spinothalamic tract

A

thalamus –> primary sensory cortex

post central gyrus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

how soon after entering the spinal cord does the spinothalamic pathway decussate

A

the 1st order neurone enters spinal cord, ascends 1 or 2 levels then synapses with the 2nd order neuron, which then goes on to decussate almost immediately

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

why is the fact the spinothalamic tract decussates very early significant

A

if there an injury to the spinothalamic tract in the spinal cord, it will cause contralateral symptoms as the tract has already decussated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

where does the lateral corticospinal tract supply motor function to

A

Lateral corticospinal supplies motor to the Limbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

where does the anterior corticospinal tract supply motor function to

A

Anterior corticospinal supples motor to the Axial muscles

17
Q

where do the pyramidal tracts originate

A

cerebral cortex

18
Q

how many synapses does the corticospinal tract have

A

NONE - therefore, all pathways are described as UMN

19
Q

where does the corticopsinal tract divide into anterior and lateral

A

the caudal aspect of medulla

20
Q

where does the lateral corticospinal tract decussate

21
Q

where does the anterior corticospinal tract decussate

A

ventral horn

22
Q

when is the corticospinal tract most vulnerable to injury

A

as it passes through the internal capsule

23
Q

paralysis of which CN causes deviation of the tongue

24
Q

does the tongue deviate to the ipsilateral or contralateral side of the lesion

A

tongue deviates to the contralateral side of the lesion

25
where does the rubrospinal tract originate
the red nucleus in midbrain
26
where is the primary auditory Cortex located
the superior temporal gyrus